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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.35, 286.99 and 81.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.35, 286.99 and 81.70 is: 122.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.35 : 286.99 = 81.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.35/286.99 = 81.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.35x = 286.99 × 81.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.35x = 23,447.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,447.08/191.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.54

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